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Lumberton pitcher Parks Ledwell commits to High Point University
LUMBERTON — Rising Lumberton senior Parks Ledwell’s announcement on Tuesday morning fulfilled two dreams in one. On his Twitter account, the Pirates’ right-handed pitcher announced his commitment to...
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The following incidents of breaking and entering were reported the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: Ceiling and Floor Restorations, Cunningham Circle, Lumberton; Adell Locklear, Onnie Joe Road, Maxon;...
View ArticleLocal board’s early voting plan needs some tweaking
The four-person Robeson County Board of Elections last week was unable to agree on either of two plans its members came up with for the number of satellite sites that will be used for early voting in...
View ArticleState seeks early voting comments
RALEIGH — State residents have the opportunity to post comments about one-stop early voting plans for the Nov. 6 general election. The Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement plans...
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Search continues for murder suspect
LUMBERTON — The teenager still on the run after lawmen say he shot and killed a man early Monday has a history of violent crimes, according to court records. Zyquis Rhaheim Lewis-McNair, 19, of 153...
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World Series on deck
LUMBERTON — The Dixie Youth World Series that begins on Friday at the Dr. Raymond B. Pennington Athletic Complex will generate an economic boost of as much as $3 million for Robeson County, according...
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UNCP golf announces ‘18-‘19 slate
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke golf team will once again host a tournament in the fall and spring and play seven events outside of North Carolina, including a trip to Tennessee...
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Softball teams win a pair of titles
Courtesy photo The Robeson County Parks and Recreation all-stars won the 14-and-under championship at the SWAC state tournament in Tarboro this past weekend. The team is coached by Sheila Page and...
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McGirt looks to continue roll in Canada
OAKVILLE, Ontario — After posting his best finish of the calendar year and heading to a tournament that he has produced some of his best finishes at over his career on the PGA Tour, Fairmont native...
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Nikki Page reported to the Lumberton Police Department that someone broke into vehicle parked on Roberts Avenue and stole a wallet and miscellaneous items. The estimated value of the stolen items was...
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Pet of the week
Rocky is available for adoption at the Robeson County Animal Shelter. He is a Lab mix about 2 years old and is friendly and easygoing. The adoption fee is $25, cash or check, which includes the rabies...
View ArticleTickets available for Duck Race
LUMBERTON — The 16th annual Duck Race to benefit the Boys and Girls Club is set to take off Saturday at 10 a.m. The race will take place at James L. Stephens Memorial Park at 716 Riverside Drive in...
View ArticleCity, county get a chance to change some minds
We believe between now and Aug. 9 that a lot of preconceived and phony notions about Lumberton and Robeson County will be swatted aside, figuratively at least, by the crack of a baseball bat. The...
View ArticleIntruder who was shot has burglary background
ST. PAULS — A man shot multiple times by a homeowner who found him hiding on her property has a criminal history that includes theft, according to court documents. As of Wednesday afternoon, James...
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Chamber puts out welcome mat
LUMBERTON — The Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce has its plan for boosting the economy during the Dixie Youth World Series in the bag. Information about the city and hotels, restaurants and shopping...
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ACP gets go-ahead in NC
LUMBERTON — Federal approval for construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to begin in North Carolina is being hailed as good economic news for Robeson County. The county will receive about $900,000...
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The hometown boys
LUMBERTON — For the five Lumberton Youth Baseball Association league champions that earned their way into the field of the 2018 Dixie Youth World Series as host teams, the excitement is there to get to...
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Jones pushes Cooper again on FEMA aid
LUMBERTON — A Republican member of the state House of Representatives is going straight to the governor to learn why $265.5 million in federal money intended to mitigate damage caused by Hurricane...
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Labor shortage signals change
RALEIGH — Hickory has a labor shortage. Given our state’s recent economic history, that claim may sound incredible. But it’s true. Not so long ago, the metropolitan area anchored by Hickory, Morganton,...
View ArticleThe gospel invitation goes out to everyone
Luke 14:15-24 Christ Jesus was invited to eat in the house of an important Pharisee on the Sabbath day. Luke said there was a “certain man before him which had the dropsy,” a condition that could have...
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